Marienau, Bernhard Hy. 1885-1936

MARIENAU, RIESS

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 3/2/2011 at 12:24:28

IRETON AND VICINITY
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Ben Marienau -Died Last Thursday
The funeral of Bernhard Hy. Marienau of Atbol, S. D., who died in. a hospital at Rochester, Minn., last Thursday, July 2, was held from St. Paul's Latheran church in Ireton at 2 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. A large concourse of friends came to pay their last respects to the memory of the departed.
Bernhard Hy., son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Marienau, was born in Grant township, Plymouth county, Nov. 24, 1885. He was baptized by Pastor F. Buenge and confirmed by Rev. Hugo Grimm in Ireton April 8,1900. He was united in marriage with Anna Riess in LeMars Feb. 14, 1911. For eight years following his marriage he made his home in the Ireton vicinity. In 1919 they moved to Athol, S. D., where he made his home continuously since that time. He leaves his wife and three children, Kenneth, Mildred and John Charles. He is also survived ,by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Marienau, two brothers, Wm. E. and Fred Jr., and one sister, Mrs. Albert Holtdorf. He had reached the age of 50 years, 7 months and 8 days.
Bennie, as he was familiarly known by his friends, was well liked from youth up. He was of that jolly, cheery disposition, always seeing the bright side of life. He was devoted to his
family and a real friend to everyone.
His passing in the prime of life leaves much sadness. He had only thoughts for his loved ones in his last hours.
His father and brother-in-law hastened to Rochester when they received the news that his condition was critical but he had passed away before they reached his bedside. His wife and
children were here for the funeral.

Source: Hawarden Independent, July 9, 1936